Share Email Opening Title Research Assistant   Category Research   Req Number RES-20-00005   Open Date 2/21/2020   Number of Openings 1   Department Bloorview Research Institute  Work type Temporary Full-Time  Grade Grade 4 ($26.01/hr to $31.09/hr)  FTE 1.00  Posting Close Date 03/06/2020  Description Position Title: Research Assistant Status: Temporary Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Start Date: March 9, 2020 End Date: March 9, 2021 Lab: Autism Research Centre (ARC) Supervisor: Evdokia Anagnostou Program: Bloorview Research Institute Salary: Grade 4 ($26.01 - $31.09)   Working within the Autism Research Centre and alongside an interdisciplinary research team, you will be part of large multi-site project investigating overlapping phenotypes in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Your main role will include following a research protocol and completing assessments with children of all ages that have been diagnosed with ASD and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders.   Key Responsibilities Responsible for providing clinical and research support to the Principal Investigator (PI), you will perform activities delegated by the PI and/or research manager Responsible for recruitment, scheduling of appointments, facilitating informed consent/assent, and supporting all families’ understanding of the procedures and implications of the research study Administer standardized assessments to children of all ages who have been diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder (e.g. IQ tests, autism assessments), under the supervision of a psychologist; Administer semi-structured interviews with parents (e.g. Autism Diagnostic Interview, Parent Interview for Child Symptoms). Score and enter data for standardized assessments, interviews, and questionnaires Ensure research is conducted in compliance with the Bloorview Research Ethics Board (REB) and Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS-2) Maintain study documentation, score assessments, enter data, and complete regulatory paperwork   Qualifications   A Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a health-related field Demonstrated ability to work well with children with ASD and/or developmental disabilities; the capacity to work comfortably and successfully with these children and their parents will be imperative for success in this position Experience and demonstrated skill in administering psychological assessments and following standardized administration/scoring procedures during child assessments, parental interviews, and questionnaires is an asset At least one year of clinical research experience is preferred, that has garnered you an understanding of research policies and procedures Broad clinical skills and knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders will be considered assets Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to function independently, and yet collaboratively, within a research team Exceptional organizational skills Demonstrated computer software skills (including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) Ability to work flexible hours   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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